Replacing The Hard Drive - Gateway Solo 2150 User Manual

Replacing the hard drive

You can remove the hard drive from your notebook to swap it for a second
hard drive. If you add a new hard drive, use the documentation that comes
with the hard drive to prepare the drive for use.
Caution
To replace the hard drive:
1
Save all work, then shut down your computer.
2
Close the cover and turn the notebook over.
3
Disconnect the AC power, then remove the battery. For instructions on
removing the battery, see "Changing batteries" on page 33.
4
Remove the screw that holds the hard drive to the notebook case.
Do not expose the hard drive to liquid
or magnetic fields. Exposure could
damage the data on the hard drive.
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